Typhoons slam Asia

September 27, 2011 9:17 PM

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Residents use an improvised raft for transport as floodwaters continue to inundate Calumpit township, Bulacan province, north of Manila, Philippines Monday Oct. 3, 2011. Floodwaters slowly receded Monday in many parts of the northern Philippines after two typhoons that killed nearly 60 people, amid appeals for more boats to bring food and water to residents refusing to abandon inundated homes. less

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A child carries a wet puppy on a flooded road in the farming town of Calumpit on October 3, 2011, two hours drive north of Manila in Bulacan province, a flat farming region hit particularly hard by the heavy rains of Typhoons Nesat and Nalgae. Authorities were rushing aid to thousands of people marooned in their flooded homes for nearly a week after deadly typhoons, but said the worst appeared over with waters receding. less

A child carries a wet puppy on a flooded road in the farming town of Calumpit on October 3, 2011, two hours drive north of Manila in Bulacan province, a flat farming region hit particularly hard by the heavy ... more

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A child displaced by Typhoons Nesat and Nalgae cries at a school-turned-evacuation centre in Calumpit town north of Manila on October 4, 2011. A number of towns north of Manila are still flooded three days after the passage of the last typhoon on October 1, 2011. less

A child displaced by Typhoons Nesat and Nalgae cries at a school-turned-evacuation centre in Calumpit town north of Manila on October 4, 2011. A number of towns north of Manila are still flooded three days ... more

People displaced by Typhoons Nesat and Nalgae seek refuge at a covered basketball court-turned-evacuation centre in Calumpit town north of Manila on October 4, 2011. A number of towns north of Manila are still flooded three days after the passage of the last typhoon on October 1, 2011. less

People displaced by Typhoons Nesat and Nalgae seek refuge at a covered basketball court-turned-evacuation centre in Calumpit town north of Manila on October 4, 2011. A number of towns north of Manila are still ... more

Young boys displaced by Typhoons Nesat and Nalgae sit on metal grills at a school-turned-evacuation centre in Calumpit town north of Manila on October 4, 2011. A number of towns north of Manila are still flooded three days after the passage of the last typhoon on October 1, 2011. less

Young boys displaced by Typhoons Nesat and Nalgae sit on metal grills at a school-turned-evacuation centre in Calumpit town north of Manila on October 4, 2011. A number of towns north of Manila are still ... more

This picture taken on October 2, 2011 shows flooded houses in the Tan Hoa commune, in the central Vietnamese province of Quang Binh. Heavy rain following the passage of Typhoon Nesat caused floods forcing hundreds villagers to take shelter on nearby mountains, according to local media. Vietnam is also facing serious flooding in its southern Mekong Delta region where thousands of houses and thousands of hectares of rice fields are inundated. less

This picture taken on October 2, 2011 shows flooded houses in the Tan Hoa commune, in the central Vietnamese province of Quang Binh. Heavy rain following the passage of Typhoon Nesat caused floods forcing ... more

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Residents queue up for relief goods being distributed by a non-government organization at Calumpit township, Bulacan province north of Manila, Philippines Tuesday Oct. 4, 2011. Floodwaters slowly receded in many parts of the northern Philippines after two typhoons that killed nearly 60 people, amid appeals for more boats to bring food and water to residents refusing to abandon inundated homes. less

Residents queue up for relief goods being distributed by a non-government organization at Calumpit township, Bulacan province north of Manila, Philippines Tuesday Oct. 4, 2011. Floodwaters slowly receded in ... more

Family members watch TV lifted to avoid flooding at their home in Bangkok, Thailand, Monday, Oct. 3, 2011. Hundreds of people have died across Southeast Asia, China, Japan and South Asia in the last four months from prolonged monsoon flooding, typhoons and storms. The Thailand government said heavy floods have killed over 200 people since August. less

Family members watch TV lifted to avoid flooding at their home in Bangkok, Thailand, Monday, Oct. 3, 2011. Hundreds of people have died across Southeast Asia, China, Japan and South Asia in the last four ... more

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Residents walk past a tattered Philippine flag at an area where most of the houses were wiped out by strong currents from recent typhoons along a coastal village in Tangos, Navotas city, north of Manila, Philippines on Monday Oct. 3, 2011. Floodwaters slowly receded Monday in many parts of the northern Philippines after two typhoons amid appeals for more boats to bring food and water to residents refusing to abandon inundated homes. less

Residents walk past a tattered Philippine flag at an area where most of the houses were wiped out by strong currents from recent typhoons along a coastal village in Tangos, Navotas city, north of Manila, ... more

Residents wade through floodwaters as they return to their temporary shelter at Calumpit township, Bulacan province north of Manila, Philippines Tuesday Oct. 4, 2011. Floodwaters slowly receded in many parts of the northern Philippines after two typhoons that killed nearly 60 people, amid appeals for more boats to bring food and water to residents refusing to abandon inundated homes. less

Residents wade through floodwaters as they return to their temporary shelter at Calumpit township, Bulacan province north of Manila, Philippines Tuesday Oct. 4, 2011. Floodwaters slowly receded in many parts of ... more

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Two Filipino boys run past remaining posts from destroyed houses built on stilts after being wiped out due to strong currents from recent typhoons along a coastal village in Tangos, Navotas city, north of Manila, Philippines on Monday Oct. 3, 2011. Floodwaters slowly receded Monday in many parts of the northern Philippines after two typhoons amid appeals for more boats to bring food and water to residents refusing to abandon inundated homes. less

Two Filipino boys run past remaining posts from destroyed houses built on stilts after being wiped out due to strong currents from recent typhoons along a coastal village in Tangos, Navotas city, north of ... more

A man is nearly submerged as he crosses a flooded street using a rope in the aftermath of Typhoon Nalgae on October 2, 2011 in Calumpit, an agricultural town about two hours north of the capital Manila. The Philippines deployed helicopters, rubber boats and amphibious vehicles on October 2 in a desperate bid to evacuate tens of thousands in the aftermath of successive killer storms. Nalgae blew out of the Philippines on October 1 after a six-hour rampage across the country's main island Luzon, bringing fresh troubles for more than a million people still affected by Typhoon Nesat, which struck five days earlier. less

A man is nearly submerged as he crosses a flooded street using a rope in the aftermath of Typhoon Nalgae on October 2, 2011 in Calumpit, an agricultural town about two hours north of the capital Manila. The ... more

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Residents keep themselves dry on the steps of a flooded basketball court which serves as an evacuation center as flooding continues for the fourth day Sunday Oct. 2, 2011 at Calumpit township, Bulacan province north of Manila, Philippines. Back-to-back typhoons left at least 55 people dead and rescuers scrambling on Sunday to deliver food and water to hundreds of villagers stuck on rooftops for four days because of flooding in the northern Philippines. (AP Photo/Bullit Marquez) less

Residents keep themselves dry on the steps of a flooded basketball court which serves as an evacuation center as flooding continues for the fourth day Sunday Oct. 2, 2011 at Calumpit township, Bulacan province ... more

Residents walk on debris from damaged houses and a boat along a coastal village in Navotas, north of Manila, Philippines on Sunday Oct. 2, 2011. Back-to-back typhoons left at least 55 people dead and rescuers scrambling on Sunday to deliver food and water to hundreds of villagers stuck on rooftops for four days because of flooding in the northern Philippines. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila) less

Residents walk on debris from damaged houses and a boat along a coastal village in Navotas, north of Manila, Philippines on Sunday Oct. 2, 2011. Back-to-back typhoons left at least 55 people dead and rescuers ... more

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A Filipino boy looks at debris from damaged houses along a coastal village in Navotas, north of Manila, Philippines on Sunday Oct. 2, 2011. Back-to-back typhoons left at least 55 people dead and rescuers scrambling on Sunday to deliver food and water to hundreds of villagers stuck on rooftops for four days because of flooding in the northern Philippines. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila) less

A Filipino boy looks at debris from damaged houses along a coastal village in Navotas, north of Manila, Philippines on Sunday Oct. 2, 2011. Back-to-back typhoons left at least 55 people dead and rescuers ... more

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A resident relaxes on a hammock as he sets up temporary shelter along a road as massive flooding continues for the second day Saturday Oct. 1, 2011 at Calumpit township, Bulacan province north of Manila, Philippines. Typhoon Nalgae, the second typhoon in a week to hit the rain-soaked northern Philippines, added misery to thousands of people, some of whom are still perched on rooftops while several other Asian nations also reeled from flooding. less

A resident relaxes on a hammock as he sets up temporary shelter along a road as massive flooding continues for the second day Saturday Oct. 1, 2011 at Calumpit township, Bulacan province north of Manila, ... more

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A man fixes the wall of his shanty destroyed during the height of typhoon Nesat as rains pour due to Typhoon Nalgae Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011 in Navotas town north of Manila, Philippines.

A man fixes the wall of his shanty destroyed during the height of typhoon Nesat as rains pour due to Typhoon Nalgae Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011 in Navotas town north of Manila, Philippines.

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Shanties built along the shore were destroyed by big waves during the height of typhoon Nesat.

Shanties built along the shore were destroyed by big waves during the height of typhoon Nesat.

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Residents evacuate to safer grounds as massive flooding continues for the second day Saturday Oct. 1, 2011 at Calumpit township, Bulacan province north of Manila, Philippines.

Residents evacuate to safer grounds as massive flooding continues for the second day Saturday Oct. 1, 2011 at Calumpit township, Bulacan province north of Manila, Philippines.

In this photo provided by the Philippine Air Force, the roof of a house and the top of the trees can be seen above flood waters as flood have inundated the area Friday, Sept. 30, 2011 in Bulacan province, north of Manila, Philippines. Heavy rains from Typhoon Nesat that battered northeastern Philippines early this week filled up dams prompting officials to relase water overnight. less

In this photo provided by the Philippine Air Force, the roof of a house and the top of the trees can be seen above flood waters as flood have inundated the area Friday, Sept. 30, 2011 in Bulacan province, north ... more

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Low dark cloud hangs over an empty Victoria Harbour in the morning during a Typhoon 8 Signal Warning as Typhoon Nesat passed close to Hong Kong on September 29, 2011. Hong Kong locked down on September 29, suspending financial markets, schools and transport services as strong winds from the deadly typhoon Nesat brought disruption to the city. less

Low dark cloud hangs over an empty Victoria Harbour in the morning during a Typhoon 8 Signal Warning as Typhoon Nesat passed close to Hong Kong on September 29, 2011. Hong Kong locked down on September 29, ... more

A man watches as a wave caused by nearby Typhoon Nesat breaks in front of him at a beach in Hong Kong on September 29, 2011. Hong Kong locked down on September 29, suspending financial markets, schools and transport services as strong winds from the deadly Typhoon Nesat brought disruption to the city. less

A man watches as a wave caused by nearby Typhoon Nesat breaks in front of him at a beach in Hong Kong on September 29, 2011. Hong Kong locked down on September 29, suspending financial markets, schools and ... more

Residents salvage housing materials from a community on Manila Bay in Navotas, part of Metro Manila, on September 29, 2011 in an area that was destroyed by storm surges unleashed by Typhoon Nesat. Slum dwellers in the Philippine capital rummaged through their flattened homes as villagers on remote farms battled floods, two days after a monster typhoon killed at least 39 people. Authorities warned the death toll from Typhoon Nesat would continue to climb, with dozens of people still missing and more accidents likely as tens of thousands of others struggled with the storm's aftermath. less

Residents salvage housing materials from a community on Manila Bay in Navotas, part of Metro Manila, on September 29, 2011 in an area that was destroyed by storm surges unleashed by Typhoon Nesat. Slum dwellers ... more

Motorcyclists hold on to a tree in strong winds as typhoon Nesat hits Haikou in south China's Hainan province, Thursday, Sept. 29, 2011. The powerful typhoon slammed into southern China on Thursday after skirting Hong Kong and bringing death and widespread flooding to the Philippines earlier this week. less

Motorcyclists hold on to a tree in strong winds as typhoon Nesat hits Haikou in south China's Hainan province, Thursday, Sept. 29, 2011. The powerful typhoon slammed into southern China on Thursday after ... more

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Residents use boats for transport as floodwaters continue to inundate the highway Thursday, Sept. 29, 2011 at La Paz township, Tarlac province in northern Philippines, three days after typhoon Nesat lashed northeastern provinces and flooded low-lying areas. The powerful typhoon, which is forecast to hit Hainan in China, caused extensive damage to agriculture and left at least 35 people dead. less

Residents use boats for transport as floodwaters continue to inundate the highway Thursday, Sept. 29, 2011 at La Paz township, Tarlac province in northern Philippines, three days after typhoon Nesat lashed ... more

A child cries amongst debris from a community on Manila Bay in Navotas, part of Metro Manila, on September 29, 2011 in an area that was destroyed by storm surges unleashed by Typhoon Nesat. Slum dwellers in the Philippine capital rummaged through their flattened homes as villagers on remote farms battled floods, two days after a monster typhoon killed at least 39 people. Authorities warned the death toll from Typhoon Nesat would continue to climb, with dozens of people still missing and more accidents likely as tens of thousands of others struggled with the storm's aftermath. less

A child cries amongst debris from a community on Manila Bay in Navotas, part of Metro Manila, on September 29, 2011 in an area that was destroyed by storm surges unleashed by Typhoon Nesat. Slum dwellers in the ... more

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Residents make their way along a street in Haikou in southern China's Hainan island on September 29, 2011, as Typhoon Nesat -- the strongest to hit China this year -- packs winds of up to 94 miles an hour. Typhoon Nesat slammed into the southern Chinese island of Hainan, forcing the evacuation of 100,000 people after sweeping past Hong Kong and leaving at least 35 dead in the Philippines. less

Residents make their way along a street in Haikou in southern China's Hainan island on September 29, 2011, as Typhoon Nesat -- the strongest to hit China this year -- packs winds of up to 94 miles an hour. ... more

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A woman walks by an oil tanker which was washed ashore by Typhoon Nesat in Manila, Philippines, Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2011. Emergency crews and residents in the Philippine capital cleaned up and restored electricity Wednesday, a day after the powerful typhoon unleashed floodwaters and fierce wind that sent huge waves crashing over seawalls. less

A woman walks by an oil tanker which was washed ashore by Typhoon Nesat in Manila, Philippines, Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2011. Emergency crews and residents in the Philippine capital cleaned up and restored ... more

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Children rummage through the debris that was washed ashore by Typhoon Nesat in Manila, Philippines.

Children rummage through the debris that was washed ashore by Typhoon Nesat in Manila, Philippines.

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Residents salvage housing materials from a Manila Bay community that was destroyed by storm surges unleashed by Typhoon Nesat, on September 28, 2011. The death toll in the Philippines from Typhoon Nesat climbed to 23 as tens of thousands of people battled widespread flooding and another storm threatened the country. less

Residents salvage housing materials from a Manila Bay community that was destroyed by storm surges unleashed by Typhoon Nesat, on September 28, 2011. The death toll in the Philippines from Typhoon Nesat climbed ... more

A man wades through flood water in Calumpit, Bulacan, north of Manila on September 28, 2011. The death toll in the Philippines from Typhoon Nesat climbed to 18 as thousands of people battled widespread flooding and another storm bore down on the country. Rescuers reported two more deaths overnight, while 35 others remained missing, after Nesat unleashed heavy rains, winds and storm surges across the main island of Luzon. less

A man wades through flood water in Calumpit, Bulacan, north of Manila on September 28, 2011. The death toll in the Philippines from Typhoon Nesat climbed to 18 as thousands of people battled widespread flooding ... more

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Elementary students leave their school after the approaching Typhoon Nesat forced classes to be suspended in Manila on September 26, 2011. Philippine authorities on September 26 ordered more than 100,000 people living along the country's east coast to evacuate as approaching Typhoon Nesat forced schools to close and flights to be cancelled. less

Elementary students leave their school after the approaching Typhoon Nesat forced classes to be suspended in Manila on September 26, 2011. Philippine authorities on September 26 ordered more than 100,000 people ... more

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Debris litter the scenic Roxas boulevard near a seawall in Manila after Typhoon Nesat battered the capital and other parts of northeastern Philippines Tuesday Sept. 27, 2011. Manila residents waded through waist-deep floodwaters, dodging branches and flying debris Tuesday as Typhoon Nesat sent surging waves crashing over seawalls and submerging entire neighborhoods. less

Debris litter the scenic Roxas boulevard near a seawall in Manila after Typhoon Nesat battered the capital and other parts of northeastern Philippines Tuesday Sept. 27, 2011. Manila residents waded through ... more

Residents living beside a swollen river walk through floods in Navotas, north of Manila, Philippines Tuesday Sept. 27, 2011 as Typhoon Nesat hits the country. Massive flooding hit the Philippine capital on Tuesday as typhoon winds and rains isolated the historic old city where residents waded in waist-deep waters, dodging tree branches and debris. less

Residents living beside a swollen river walk through floods in Navotas, north of Manila, Philippines Tuesday Sept. 27, 2011 as Typhoon Nesat hits the country. Massive flooding hit the Philippine capital on ... more

Rescue workers carry the body of a typhoon victim from an area of damaged housing during typhoon Nesat in Velenzuela, Manila on September 27, 2011. Typhoon Nesat brought the Philippine capital to a near standstill, with its vast rain band also flooding remote farms and vicious winds tearing roofs off buildings in coastal towns. less

Rescue workers carry the body of a typhoon victim from an area of damaged housing during typhoon Nesat in Velenzuela, Manila on September 27, 2011. Typhoon Nesat brought the Philippine capital to a near ... more

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Rescue workers carry ducks as they help residents evacuate a flooded area during typhoon Nesat in San Mateo, Rizal, east of Manila on September 27, 2011. Typhoon Nesat brought the Philippine capital to a near standstill, with its vast rain band also flooding remote farms and vicious winds tearing roofs off buildings in coastal towns. less

Rescue workers carry ducks as they help residents evacuate a flooded area during typhoon Nesat in San Mateo, Rizal, east of Manila on September 27, 2011. Typhoon Nesat brought the Philippine capital to a near ... more

A woman carries her pet cats as she wades through a flooded street during typhoon Nesat in San Mateo, Rizal, east of Manila on September 27, 2011. Typhoon Nesat brought the Philippine capital to a near standstill, with its vast rain band also flooding remote farms and vicious winds tearing roofs off buildings in coastal towns. less

A woman carries her pet cats as she wades through a flooded street during typhoon Nesat in San Mateo, Rizal, east of Manila on September 27, 2011. Typhoon Nesat brought the Philippine capital to a near ... more

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Residents ride a boat as they evacuate a flooded area during typhoon Nesat in San Mateo, Rizal, east of Manila on September 27, 2011. Typhoon Nesat brought the Philippine capital to a near standstill, with its vast rain band also flooding remote farms and vicious winds tearing roofs off buildings in coastal towns. less

Residents ride a boat as they evacuate a flooded area during typhoon Nesat in San Mateo, Rizal, east of Manila on September 27, 2011. Typhoon Nesat brought the Philippine capital to a near standstill, with its ... more

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A half submerged statue is stands at the swelled Marikina river during typhoon Nesat in San Mateo, Rizal, east of Manila on September 27, 2011. Typhoon Nesat brought the Philippine capital to a near standstill, with its vast rain band also flooding remote farms and vicious winds tearing roofs off buildings in coastal towns. less

A half submerged statue is stands at the swelled Marikina river during typhoon Nesat in San Mateo, Rizal, east of Manila on September 27, 2011. Typhoon Nesat brought the Philippine capital to a near standstill, ... more

A man carries a child along a flooded street during typhoon Nesat in San Mateo, Rizal, east of Manila on September 27, 2011. Typhoon Nesat brought the Philippine capital to a near standstill, with its vast rain band also flooding remote farms and vicious winds tearing roofs off buildings in coastal towns. less

A man carries a child along a flooded street during typhoon Nesat in San Mateo, Rizal, east of Manila on September 27, 2011. Typhoon Nesat brought the Philippine capital to a near standstill, with its vast ... more

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People push a stalled vehicle along a flooded street during typhoon Nesat in Manila on September 27, 2011. Typhoon Nesat brought the Philippine capital to a near standstill, with its vast rain band also flooding remote farms and vicious winds tearing roofs off buildings in coastal towns. less

People push a stalled vehicle along a flooded street during typhoon Nesat in Manila on September 27, 2011. Typhoon Nesat brought the Philippine capital to a near standstill, with its vast rain band also ... more

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A man pushes his bicycle through heavy rain and winds along Roxas boulevard in Manila on September 27, 2011. Typhoon Nesat brought the Philippine capital to a near standstill September 27, with its vast rain band also flooding remote farms and vicious winds tearing roofs off buildings in coastal towns. less

A man pushes his bicycle through heavy rain and winds along Roxas boulevard in Manila on September 27, 2011. Typhoon Nesat brought the Philippine capital to a near standstill September 27, with its vast rain ... more

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People play in high waves along the sea wall on Roxas boulevard during Typhoon Nesat in Manila on September 27, 2010. At least seven people were killed as Typhoon Nesat smashed the Philippines, authorities said, with the capital of Manila enduring waist-deep floods, blackouts and dramatic storm surges. less

People play in high waves along the sea wall on Roxas boulevard during Typhoon Nesat in Manila on September 27, 2010. At least seven people were killed as Typhoon Nesat smashed the Philippines, authorities ... more

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Residents brave heavy rains and strong winds as they cross a makeshift wooden bridge during an evacuation from their flooded homes due to Typhoon Nesat in Legazpi City, Albay province, south of Manila on September 26, 2011. Philippine authorities ordered more than 100,000 people living along the country's east coast to evacuate as approaching Typhoon Nesat forced schools to close and flights to be cancelled. less

Residents brave heavy rains and strong winds as they cross a makeshift wooden bridge during an evacuation from their flooded homes due to Typhoon Nesat in Legazpi City, Albay province, south of Manila on ... more

A father carries his daughter after the approaching Typhoon Nesat forced classes to be suspended in Manila on September 26, 2011. Philippine authorities on September 26 ordered more than 100,000 people living along the country's east coast to evacuate as approaching Typhoon Nesat forced schools to close and flights to be cancelled. less

A father carries his daughter after the approaching Typhoon Nesat forced classes to be suspended in Manila on September 26, 2011. Philippine authorities on September 26 ordered more than 100,000 people living ... more

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